Summary The Victim Witness Program Coordinator is a member of the Victim Witness Program (VWP) and is responsible for the notification and provision of services to victims of crimes during the criminal justice process. In addition, the VWP coordinator is also tasked with representing the agency in any matters related to the Crime Victims' Rights Act and serves as a liaison between the U.S. Parole Commission, the U.S. Attorney's Offices, and the U.S. Attorney General's Crime Victim's Working Group. Responsibilities The duties and responsibilities for a Victim Witness Program Coordinator, GS-0301-12, generally include, but are not limited to, the following: Maintain oversight, direction, and guidance of the Commission's Victim Support Program. Provide technical expertise in identifying the full range of services provided by criminal justice partners, state and local agencies, and other organizations. Partner with community agencies concerning victim witness issues. Ensure that victims and witnesses understand the criticality of participating in the legal process and how the legal process works. Support victims and witnesses through the hearing process. Coordinate specialized services and referrals to victims and witnesses of crime, including vulnerable victims (children, the elderly, the disabled, and victims of domestic violence and sexual assault). Represent the agency in any matters related to the Crime Victims' Rights Act (CVRA). Serve as a liaison between the U.S. Parole Commission, the U.S. Attorney's Offices, and the U.S. Attorney General's Crime Victim's Working Group to ensure compliance with the CVRA. Ensure that victim and witness rights are accorded throughout the parole and revocation processes in accordance with the Attorney General's Guidelines on Victim and Witness Assistance. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for the position of Victim Witness Program Coordinator, at GS-0301-12, you must meet the basic qualification requirements listed below. GS-12 Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent pay band. Specialized experience is defined as: 1. Assess the potential impacts of crimes on victims or witnesses; 2. Collaborate with government or community-based agencies to provide services to crime victims or witnesses; AND 3. Ensure victim or witness rights are accorded throughout the parole or revocation processes or other criminal justice proceedings. You MUST meet all qualification requirements, including time-in-grade, by the 06/03/2026 of this announcement. Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume. After you submit this application, you will receive an e-mail informing you that a USA Hire assessment is required of you. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement 06/03/2026 to complete the assessment as this assessment is part of your application. Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional Information Additional selections may be made from this announcement. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. Probationary or Trial Period (as applicable): As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: 1) your performance and conduct; 2) the needs and interests of the agency; 3) whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and 4) whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. 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The DOJ Reasonable Accommodation policy can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/reasonable-accommodation#policy Selective Service: If you were born male, on or after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Additional information is found at: www.sss.gov. Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs: The Fair Chance Act prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicant's criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOJ employee or Federal contractor acting on its behalf has violated your rights under this Act, you may submit a written complaint within 30 days of the date of the alleged non-compliance directly to the contact listed below. Note: In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201(b) certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance Act.
